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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.37, 4,229.61 and 871.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.37, 4,229.61 and 871.50 is: 1,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.37 : 4,229.61 = 871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.37/4,229.61 = 871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.37x = 4,229.61 × 871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.37x = 3,686,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,105.12/2,819.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.42

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